The New York Mets are unlikely to trade 2B Brad Emaus, who was designated for assignment Tuesday, April 19, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin. Instead, they are expected to return him to the Toronto Blue Jays.

The New York Mets designated 2B Brad Emaus for assignment Tuesday, April 19, and recalled 2B Justin Turner from the minors to take his place, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin. Emaus will have to go through waivers before he is offered back to the Toronto Blue Jays because he was a Rule 5 pick. Turner hit .300 (12-for-40) with two RBIs in 10 games with Triple-A Buffalo this year.

New York Mets 2B Daniel Murphy is starting at second base for the first game of the team's doubleheader Thursday, April 14, but 2B Brad Emaus is expected to start the second game, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin. It is looking more and more like manager Terry Collins is moving toward a platoon at second base.